Thanks to swissmiss for tipping us off to this amazing new thermostat designed by Tony Fadell. The Nest Learning Thermostat programs itself in a week by "learning" everytime you turn the knob, and remembering your preferences and schedules. As they say, Nest will do what you tell it to do, so if you teach it energy saving habits, it'll remember them and do them even when you forget! (No more remembering to turn down the heat!) Check out the video above for all the details. More

Kikkerland makes design fun, practical and unique. With dozens of notable designers under their belt, we're glad that Kikkerland is getting the ball rolling on developing products that are green, in addition to being well designed and useful. Get the skinny...

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Nonprofit organization TopTen USA offers free, web-based rankings of the 10 most energy-efficient household products in a wide range of categories, from televisions to refrigerators and washers.

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We always look forward to BuildingGreen.com's yearly list of the best green products. They're always on the mark with selecting items that make a positive impact in the green building market. This year's products were selected through the search for companies that solved pressing needs in energy efficiency, reduced toxicity in building materials, enhanced retrofit applications and offered unique solutions in other areas. More

When my husband and I purchased our 1910 fixer upper, there was a monster living in the basement. Ok, maybe not the kind you see in horror movies, but just as scary. The existing coal-turned-oil "octopus" furnace was unsafe and inefficient, so we decided it would be best to abandon the beast all together. Starting from scratch can be a daunting task, but here are the tips and strategies we used to choose the best system for our house.

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The external vent for your laundry is an important one because it releases moisture and heat. But did you know that same vent can also drain your pocket book?

All you need to do is switch your vent from the standard one found in almost every house in America to an inexpensive alternative that won't let your heat escape! More

Product: Moshi Zefyr 2
Price: $80
Rating: Recommend*

Although we know it's sort of a bad habit, some of us like to work off our laptop sitting on the couch. However, with older laptops, even working at a desk, our machines can get awfully hot, ironically making them uncomfortable to use on the lap. We started to look for something small, sleek and well designed to keep our laptops cool and also work as a nice little stand, which is how we stumbled upon Moshi's Zefyr 2, a high efficiency MacBook cooler.
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It's no secret that from an insulation point of view, windows are one the weakest links in your average home. Even when they're closed most of the heat loss and gain will come through windows. Double glazing is a fantastic option, but what if you're renting, need something quickly or the budget just doesn't extend that far? More

Product: Belkin Conserve Valet
Price: $39.99
Rating: Strong Recommend*

With the multiple devices many of us own, at the end of each day we need a place to charge them all. The Conserve Valet from Belkin allows you to charge your devices with style while reducing wire clutter. More

If you've ever watched tap or shower water run down the drain while you wait for it to warm up and thought 'there has to be a better way' then I bring news. There is a better way. The Enviro Save Water System is designed in Australia, you can fit it to new or existing plumbing, and in ensures that the first drop of water from your hot water tap will be the right temperature. More